Henderson names interim athletic director

ARKADELPHIA (AP) - Henderson State has named its vice president for finance and administration to serve as the school's interim athletic director.

The school announced Thursday that Bobby Jones would serve as interim director as the college searches for a full-time replacement. The position came open after former athletic director Kale Gober took a job as assistant athletic director for development at the University of Arkansas.

Jones is a native of Malvern. He previously served as interim president at Henderson from 2011 to 2012.

Jones is a Henderson graduate and also played football for the Reddies.

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